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|name= {{World|Wovoka|Aldebaran|Wovoka|1705}}
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|class  = Ag Ga Ri / Tp Ht Cp
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|trade  =  
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|trade  = ga
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|climate = TBD
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|climate = Tp
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|gravity = TBD
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|gravity = -
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|bases  = -
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|bases  = ?
 
 
|primary = G6 V K7 V
 
|primary = G6 V K7 V
 
|belts  = 0
 
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{{World summary |name= Wovoka |trade=Ag Ga Ri}}
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{{World summary |name= Wovoka|trade= Ag Ga Ri}}
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{{World summary comment|trade=Ht}}
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{{World summary SoCf|sector= Aldebaran|subsector= Wovoka}}
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{{World summary comment|trade=Cp}}
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{{World summary comment|trade= Ht}}
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{{World summary SoCf|sector= Aldebaran |subsector=Wovoka}}
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{{World summary comment|trade= Cp}}
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* It is a member of the [[Wovoka Arch]].
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== Description ([[Astrography]] & [[Planetology]]) ==
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=== Stellar Data ===
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'''Wovoka''' is a binary star system.
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* The primary is a yellow main sequence.
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* The secondary is an orange main sequence.
  
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== Description / Astrography & Planetology ==
 
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This [[world]] is part of the [[Wovoka Arch]].
 
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{{BinaryStarSystem
 
{{BinaryStarSystem
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|name           = Wovoka
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|name           = Wovoka
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|primary       = G6 V  
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|primary         = G6 V
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|secondary     = K7 V  
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|secondary       = K7 V
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|PrimaryName    = Primary
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|SecondaryName   = Secondary
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|SecondaryNotes = [[Astronomical Unit|Approximately 30 AU]] from the primary.
 
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[[File:Diagram Binary Stars Orbits 05.png|300 px|right]]
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==== Notes ====
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The two stars of the Wovoka system have an average separation of [[Astronomical Unit|30 AU]] and orbit a barycenter that lies between them.
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* They have an orbital period around one another of approximately [[Year|130 standard years]].
  
 
=== System Data ===
 
=== System Data ===
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2 Gas Giants — 0 Planetoid Belts — 7 Other Worlds
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The worlds of the [[system]] have been surveyed. They consist of:
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* The [[mainworld]].
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* x7 secondary [[world|rocky worlds]].
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* x2 [[gas giant]]s.
  
 
=== Mainworld Data ===
 
=== Mainworld Data ===
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Wokova is an Terra-like garden world, of similar size, ocean-coverage, and gravity orbiting at 0.92 AU, towards the colder edge of the life zone. The thicker atmosphere allows Wovoka to maintain mostly moderate temperatures.  
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'''Wovoka''' orbits towards the outer edge of the primary star's [[habitable zone]].
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* It receives relatively low levels of [[Electromagnetic Spectrum|stellar energy]].
  
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The Wokovan Moon orbits more closely than that of Terra, but the similarities are striking.
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[[File:Chart Orbit HZ- Region Detailed.png|600 px]]
  
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==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ====
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==== [[Planetary Size|Mainworld Size]] (S) ====
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There are 6 large contiguous continents, numerous mountain ranges, and large ice caps covering most of the 2 polar continents.
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{{WorldSize|name= Wovoka|Size= 8}}
  
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==== Mainworld Map ====
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==== [[Atmosphere|Mainworld Atmosphere]] (A) ====
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No information yet available.
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{{WorldAtmo|name= Wovoka|Atmosphere= 8}}
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* It experiences [[Celsius|generally moderate temperatures]].
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* Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere push up the world's [[Celsius|surface temperatures]].
  
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=== Native Lifeforms ===
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==== [[Hydrosphere|Mainworld Hydrosphere]] (H) ====
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No information yet available.
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{{WorldHydro|name= Wovoka|Hydrosphere= 7}}
  
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== History & Background / Dossier ==
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==== Satellites ====
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No information yet available.  
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'''Wovoka''' retains a single [[Natural Satellite|vacuum moon]]. It has striking similarities to [[Luna (SR 1827) (world)|Luna]], [[Terra]]'s moon.
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* It orbits once every few weeks.
  
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=== World Starport ===
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[[File:World Blue Moons 01b-1.jpg|600 px]]
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{{Starport|name= Wovoka|Starport=A}}
 
  
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Wokova maintains 2 high ports, commercial and official-military.
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==== Mainworld Geography and Topography ====
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* Kiba
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No centrally held map of the world exists within [[Argushiigi Admegulasha Bilanidin|AAB]] [[Library Data]] records.
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* Etsa'a
 
  
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All inbound traffic is required to make port at Kiba for customs and approval to continue onward.
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There are four major continents, six subcontinental landmasses, and numerous archipelagoes and islands. The land is crossed by forested mountain ranges. Large ice caps lie at both poles.
  
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=== World Technology Level ===
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[[File:Blank World Map Watery.png|500 px]] <br> (''Blank map, predominantly watery world''.)
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{{WorldTech|name= Wovoka|WorldTech=C}}
 
  
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Wovoka has economic elements that operate in advance of this rating, but it is not possible to confirm current progress. The current scant evidence indicates advanced research into Jump technologies and hyper-efficient M-drive propulsion.
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==== Native Lifeforms ====
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Abundant [[Lifeform|native life]] occupying every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.
  
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=== World Government ===
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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{{WorldGov|name= Wovoka|Government=8}} 
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[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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'''Wovoka''' is a member of (and the namesake of) of the [[Wovoka Arch]], a minor [[Main|cluster]] and [[trade route]] lying in the [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] quadrant of [[Aldebaran Sector]]. It is named for its distinctive curved shape on [[Astrography|astrographic charts]].
  
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==== World Law Level ====
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The world was originally settled by distinct, ancient tribal groups from [[Terra]]. The majority identify with tribal nations from the Terran North American region, but other historical indigenous groups also emigrated here. These cultures have a remarkable focus on traditional ethics and morality, with few of the extremist elements often found in some cultural groups. The name "Wovoka" is a historical reference to an ancient [[Terran]] shaman, who started a resistance effort against powerful enemies by developing a cultural touch-stone called "The Ghost Dance".
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{{WorldLaw|name= Wovoka|Law=5}} 
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* Other [[Terran]] tribal groups settled worlds within the [[Wovoka Arch]].
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* The [[dolphin]] community is included as an officially recognized tribal nation, with full representation.
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* There is considerable additional material available in the Wovoka worldnet.
  
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==== World Military ====
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The economy is based around aquaculture and game meats, in addition to a rapidly advancing technological and engineering base. While currently rated at {{TL|12}}, Wovokan technology has some areas that are nearer to {{TL|15}}. The technological-industrial bases on Wovoka's [[Natural Satellite|moon]] are largely forbidden to travellers except by invitation. Rumors insist that advanced [[Jumpspace|jump research]] is being performed.
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Wovoka maintains a Starnavy with a dedicated Starmarine force, a wet Navy with its own marine forces, and a land-based Army. The Army, while adequately equipped, is largely dedicated to disaster relief and emergency response. Wovoka also has a considerable set of special forces teams.
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Scientists on the world have leveraged a historic tradition of herbalism and natural knowledge to make rapid advances in the production of [[Anagathic|anagathic compounds]].
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It is the [[capital]] of [[Wovoka Subsector|the subsector]] and the seat of [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation authority]].
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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani state]] and its interests.
  
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The world-net notes 2 system fleets:
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=== [[Starport|World Starport]] (St) ===
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* Outer Fleet: 2 - 4 destroyer-class capitol ships, 6+ heavy cruisers, and the newly commissioned Sequoyah battleship.  Details are scarce, but given local media and fiction pattern analysis, it is likely that the navy uses Terran missile-boat philosophies combined with the spinal-mount meson weaponry historically used by Terran forces on their capital ships.
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{{Starport|name= Wovoka|Starport= A}}
  
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* Inner Fleet:  5 dedicated destroyers with associated SDC craft. 2 Sequoyah-class battleships (under construction?), and upward of 10 heavy-cruiser missile boats.
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Wokova maintains two [[highport]]s. The larger ''Kiba Highport'' caters to commercial traffic and the smaller ''Etsa'a Highport'' handles official and military vessels. All inbound traffic is required to make port at Kiba for customs and approval to continue onward.
  
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=== World Economy ===
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=== [[Population|World Population]] (P) ===
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A large agricultural, aquacultural, and game meats economy exists on Wovoka, in addition to a rapidly advancing technological and engineering base. While currently rated at Tech-C, Wovokan technology has some areas that seem to be nearing Tech-F.  The technological-industrial bases on the Moon are largely forbidden to travellers except by invitation.  That said, sensor readings indicate advanced Jump research is being performed.
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[[File:Dolphin Sophont Comparison.jpg|230 px|right]]
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{{WorldPop|name= Wovoka|multiplier= 2|Population= 7}}
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* Around 70% of the population (roughly 14 million individuals) is made up of [[Solomani]] humans.
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* About 30% of the population (approximately 6 million individuals) consists of [[Dolphin]]s.
  
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Wovoka has also leveraged its historic tradition of herbalism and natural knowledge to make rapid advances in the production of [[anagathic|Anagathic]] compounds.
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[[File:Dolphin Liz Danforth 1980 JTAS06 p38.jpg|250 px|right]]
  
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==== Trade Data ====
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==== Urbanization ====
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Food stuffs, cultural items, computers, starcraft components.
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The peoples of Wovoka make a consistent effort to minimize any harmful impact to their adopted world-mother. Even their largest urban areas take great technological and architectural care to integrate not only nature, but to leave intact as much of the major plant life as possible.  Some peoples attempt to recreate (to an extent) the ways of their Terran ancestors, and have been breeding herds of Terran herd-beasts to aid in that aim, as there were no such fauna originally on Wovoka. Modern power sources are utilized strategically to allow an advanced technological society to flourish.
  
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=== World Demographics ===
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The Wovokan capitol city is located on the largest continent, Cherokee, and is named Sequoyah. Each continent has its own capitol and [[downport]]. The [[downport]] and its startown are always separate from the capitol, but usually connected by high-speed rail. The dolphin nation is centered around a three-island archipelago, which includes a dolphin-friendly [[downport]] and waterway connections, including speedy transit tubes, to the aqualogies.
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No information yet available.  
 
  
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=== World Culture ===
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==== Linguistic Topography ====
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Wovoka was originally settled by a group made of distinct, ancient tribal groups of Terra. The majority identify with tribal nations from the Terran North American region, but other historical indigenous tribal groups also emigrated here.  These cultures have a remarkable focus on traditional ethics and morality, with few of the extremist elements often found in some cultural groups.  Note that not all Terran tribal  groups settled Wovoka, preferring to claim other systems in the Arch.
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The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
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* [[Delphinic Trinary]], the principal language of [[Dolphin]]s.
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* [[Terran]] tribal languages
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* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
  
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The name "Wovoka" is a historical reference to an ancient Terran shaman, who started a resistance effort by developing a cultural touch-stone called "The Ghost Dance".  There is considerable material available in the Wovoka worldnet at:
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=== [[Technology Level|World Technology Level]] (T) ===
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{{WorldTech|name= Wovoka|WorldTech= C}}
  
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* tupoone://wokova.gov/histnet/wokova.vr
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Wovoka has economic elements that operate in advance of this rating, but it is not possible to confirm current progress. Evidence indicates research into advanced [[Jump Drive|jump technologies]] and hyper-efficient [[maneuver drive]]s.
  
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Notably, an uberpod of dolphin colonists is included as a officially recognized tribal nation, with full representation.
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=== [[Government|World Government]] (G) ===
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{{WorldGov|name= Wovoka|Government= 8}}
  
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==== Urbanization ====
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==== World Military ====
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The peoples of Wovoka make a consistent effort to minimize any harmful impact to their adopted mother.  Even their largest urban areas take great technological and architectural care to integrate not only nature, but to leave intact as much of the major plant life as possible.  Some peoples attempt to recreate (to an extent) the ways of their Terran ancestors, and have been breeding herds of Terran herd-beasts to aid in that aim, as there were no such fauna originally on Wovoka.
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Wovoka maintains a Starnavy with a dedicated Starmarine force, a wet Navy with its own marine forces, and a land-based Army.  The Army, while adequately equipped, is largely dedicated to disaster relief and emergency response.  Wovoka also has a considerable set of special forces teams.
  
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Modern power sources are utilized strategically to allow an advanced technological society to flourish.
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The world-net notes two system fleets:
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* ''Inner Fleet'':  made up of five dedicated destroyers with associated system defense craft. Two Sequoyah-class battleships are under construction, along with upward of ten heavy-cruisers and missile boats.
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* ''Outer Fleet'': a flotilla consisting of the newly commissioned Sequoyah battleship, a number of older Destroyer-class battleships and heavy cruisers, and various smaller escort vessels. Details and technical specifications are scarce, but given local information, it is likely that the navy uses [[Terran]] missile boat philosophies combined with the [[spinal mount]] [[Meson Gun|meson weaponry]] historically used by [[Terran]] forces on their capital ships.
  
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The Wovokan capitol city is located on the largest continent, Cherokee, and is named:
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=== [[Law Level|World Law]] (L) ===
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{{WorldLaw|name= Wovoka|Law= 5}}
  
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* Sequoyah
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=== Trade Data ===
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* [[Importance Extension|Importance]]: 4 (important)
  
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Each continent has its own capitol and downport.  The downport and its startown are always separate from the capitol, but usually connected by high-speed rail.
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=== World Economy ===
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Exports include foodstuffs, cultural items, computers and electronic equipment, and [[spacecraft]] components.
  
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The dolphin nation is centered around a 3-island archipelago, which includes a dolphin-friendly downport and waterway connections, including speed tubes, to  the aqualogies.
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* [[Resource]]s:                      9 (moderate)
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* [[Labor]]:                          6 (millions)
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* [[Infrastructure]]:                  C (very extensive)
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* [[Efficiency]]:                      +2 (good)
  
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=== Historical Data ===
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=== World Culture ===
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No information yet available.
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* [[Homogeneity|Heterogenity]]:        9 (discordant)
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* [[Acceptance]]:                      B (extremely friendly)
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* [[Strangeness]]:                    9 (extremely confusing)
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* [[Symbol]]s:                        D (very abstract)
  
 
==== World Timeline ====
 
==== World Timeline ====
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No information yet available.
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Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:
  
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==== UWP Listing ====
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* [[-9235]]: far to [[coreward]], the [[Vilani]] discover [[jump drive]] technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across [[Charted Space]].
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A 8 8 7 7 8 5 – C
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] controls vast territories.
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* [[-2431]]: [[Terran]]s discover [[jump drive]] technology.
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* [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: the [[Interstellar Wars]]. The young [[Terran Confederation]] battles against the ancient [[Vilani]] [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]].
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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: the [[Rule of Man]] administers the former [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]].
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* [[-1999]]: the [[Aslan]] gain [[jump drive]] technology.
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* [[-1862]] to [[-1110]]: the [[Terran Mercantile Community]] is active within the region.
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: the [[Long Night]].
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* [[-1118]] to [[380]]: the [[Aslan Border Wars]].
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* [[-1110]] to [[588]]: the [[Terran Mercantile Community]] gradually becomes the [[Old Earth Union]], shrinking to control the region around [[Terra]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: to [[coreward]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the system.
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* [[380]]: the [[Peace of Ftahalr]] ends the ongoing [[Aslan Border Wars]] and establishes understandings regarding human and [[Aslan]] influence.
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* [[588]]: the [[Old Earth Union]] and the former territories of the [[Terran Mercantile Community]] are annexed by the {{Imperium}}, moving its border adjacent to the [[Aslan Hierate]].
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* [[604]]-[[622]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]].
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* [[624]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Express Boat Network]] is established.
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* [[704]]: the [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is formed.
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* [[800]]-[[820]]: the [[Psionics Suppressions]].
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* [[871]]: the [[Solomani Confederation]] is founded.
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* [[940]]: the [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is dissolved.
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* [[990]]-[[1002]]: the [[Solomani Rim War]].
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] includes data for the system.
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* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.
  
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== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
 
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{CT}} [[Solomani (Alien Module)|Alien Module 6: Solomani]] (named but no further data)
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|S1= [[John Harshman]], [[Marc Miller]], [[Loren Wiseman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]'', ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1981), various pages. (Library data entries)
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|S2= {{MT}} [[Alien - Solomani & Aslan|Solomani & Aslan]] (dot map provided)
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|S2= [[John Harshman]], [[Marc Miller]], [[Loren Wiseman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Library Data (N-Z)|Supplement 11 Library Data (N-Z)]]'', ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1982), various pages. (Library data entries)
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|S3= [[Mongoose Traveller: Solomani]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani |version= Classic Traveller|page= IFC, pages 3, 28}} (sector named, background for the sector)
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|S4= External Link: [http://111george.com/core/astrogat/jG.htm CORE Data Site]
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani & Aslan |page= pages 8-11, various others}} (dot map locating the worlds of the sector, background for the sector)
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|S5= External Link: [http://home.earthlink.net/~ngc5139/FDA/aldebarn.html Federation Development Agency]
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|S5= [[Steven Eric Schwartz]]. {{MT}} Periodical ''[[Imperiallines 2 (fanzine)|Imperiallines 2]]'', 1991, page 5. ([[Bootean Federation]], background for the sector)
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|S6= External Link: [http://zho.berka.com/data/CLASSIC/sector.pl?sector=ALDEBARA Zho Berka's Maps]
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships of the Solomani|page= page 5}} (background for the sector)
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|S7= Author & Contributor: [[User:Garnfellow|Garnfellow]]  
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani |version= Mongoose Traveller|page= pages 50, 118, 119, various others}} (background for the sector)
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|S8= Author & Contributor: [[User:Dochsavage|Dochsavage]]  
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= The Order of Prometheus|page= various pages}} (scenarios and background for the sector)
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|S9= Author & Contributor: [[Leroy W.L. Guatney]] of the Federation Development Agency (FDA)
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|S9= [http://zho.berka.com/data/CLASSIC/sector.pl?sector=ALDEBARA Zho Berka's Maps] (Classic Era [[Universal World Profile|UWP Data]] for the world)
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|S10= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S10= External Link: [https://www.ocean-of-storms.com/core/astrogat/jG.htm Ocean of Storms site] (Rebellion Era UWP Data for the sector)
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|S11= Author & Contributor: [[User:Garnfellow|Garnfellow]] (development of the sector)
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|S12= Author & Contributor: [[Leroy W.L. Guatney]] of the Federation Development Agency (FDA) (development of the sector)
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|S13= Author & Contributor: [[User:Dochsavage|Dochsavage]]  
 
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[[Category: Dolphin worlds]]
 
[[Category: Humaniti worlds]]
 
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[[Category: Second Imperium worlds]]
 
 
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{{LE|Binary Star System|T5 Second Survey worlds}}
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{{LE|Era: Milieu 1116|T5 Second Survey}}

Latest revision as of 12:45, 7 July 2025

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Wovoka/Wovoka (Aldebaran 1705)
Classic Era (1116)
A887785-C
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere8 Dense
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population7 Moderate (20 million)
Government8 Civil Service Bureaucracy
Law5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons)
Tech LevelC Average Stellar (robots)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary G6 V K7 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 2
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Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]

Wovoka is a rich, agricultural garden world with a near-ideal, utopian environment conducive to most sophonts.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Wovoka is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a yellow main sequence.
  • The secondary is an orange main sequence.
Wovoka has two stars in the star system.
Primary
Solitary G Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
G6 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.97 5550 - 5600 0.89888
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0088 0.0786 0.91 - 1.61 0.88 8.8
Orbit #  *  * 3 3 7
Remarks
Secondary
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K7 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.64 3990 - 4100 0.20972
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0059 0.038 0.47 - 0.88 0.59 5.9
Orbit #  *  * 2 2 6
Remarks Approximately 30 AU from the primary.
Diagram Binary Stars Orbits 05.png

Notes[edit]

The two stars of the Wovoka system have an average separation of 30 AU and orbit a barycenter that lies between them.

System Data[edit]

The worlds of the system have been surveyed. They consist of:

Mainworld Data[edit]

Wovoka orbits towards the outer edge of the primary star's habitable zone.

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Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Wovoka is a Meso World between 12,000km and 13,500km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.8G and 1.1G. The horizon will appear about 5.1km away. Vessels with 1G of thrust should check with local starport authorities before attempting to land using emergency power.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Wovoka has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. A Dense Atmosphere requires no survival gear although it may be hard on sophonts not accustomed to it.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Wovoka has 65-75% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Satellites[edit]

Wovoka retains a single vacuum moon. It has striking similarities to Luna, Terra's moon.

  • It orbits once every few weeks.

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Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

There are four major continents, six subcontinental landmasses, and numerous archipelagoes and islands. The land is crossed by forested mountain ranges. Large ice caps lie at both poles.

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(Blank map, predominantly watery world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Abundant native life occupying every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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Wovoka is a member of (and the namesake of) of the Wovoka Arch, a minor cluster and trade route lying in the coreward-trailing quadrant of Aldebaran Sector. It is named for its distinctive curved shape on astrographic charts.

The world was originally settled by distinct, ancient tribal groups from Terra. The majority identify with tribal nations from the Terran North American region, but other historical indigenous groups also emigrated here. These cultures have a remarkable focus on traditional ethics and morality, with few of the extremist elements often found in some cultural groups. The name "Wovoka" is a historical reference to an ancient Terran shaman, who started a resistance effort against powerful enemies by developing a cultural touch-stone called "The Ghost Dance".

  • Other Terran tribal groups settled worlds within the Wovoka Arch.
  • The dolphin community is included as an officially recognized tribal nation, with full representation.
  • There is considerable additional material available in the Wovoka worldnet.

The economy is based around aquaculture and game meats, in addition to a rapidly advancing technological and engineering base. While currently rated at TL–12, Wovokan technology has some areas that are nearer to TL–15. The technological-industrial bases on Wovoka's moon are largely forbidden to travellers except by invitation. Rumors insist that advanced jump research is being performed.

Scientists on the world have leveraged a historic tradition of herbalism and natural knowledge to make rapid advances in the production of anagathic compounds.

It is the capital of the subsector and the seat of Confederation authority.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the Solomani state and its interests.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Wovoka has a Class A Starport, an excellent quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

Wokova maintains two highports. The larger Kiba Highport caters to commercial traffic and the smaller Etsa'a Highport handles official and military vessels. All inbound traffic is required to make port at Kiba for customs and approval to continue onward.

World Population (P)[edit]

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Wovoka has a population of 20,000,000 sophonts (tens of millions).

  • Around 70% of the population (roughly 14 million individuals) is made up of Solomani humans.
  • About 30% of the population (approximately 6 million individuals) consists of Dolphins.
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Urbanization[edit]

The peoples of Wovoka make a consistent effort to minimize any harmful impact to their adopted world-mother. Even their largest urban areas take great technological and architectural care to integrate not only nature, but to leave intact as much of the major plant life as possible. Some peoples attempt to recreate (to an extent) the ways of their Terran ancestors, and have been breeding herds of Terran herd-beasts to aid in that aim, as there were no such fauna originally on Wovoka. Modern power sources are utilized strategically to allow an advanced technological society to flourish.

The Wovokan capitol city is located on the largest continent, Cherokee, and is named Sequoyah. Each continent has its own capitol and downport. The downport and its startown are always separate from the capitol, but usually connected by high-speed rail. The dolphin nation is centered around a three-island archipelago, which includes a dolphin-friendly downport and waterway connections, including speedy transit tubes, to the aqualogies.

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Wovoka possesses a Technology Level of TL–12 or TL-C in Hexadecimal Notation.

Wovoka has economic elements that operate in advance of this rating, but it is not possible to confirm current progress. Evidence indicates research into advanced jump technologies and hyper-efficient maneuver drives.

World Government (G)[edit]

Wovoka is governed by a Civil Service Bureaucracy. The leadership of the government takes another form (democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy), but the bureaucracy leadership influences policy. The government leadership may select the bureaucracy leadership, but not its membership. Usually the governmental leadership is divided, or incapable of setting policy, and the bureaucracy provides a stabilizing influence. This ruling bureaucracy may be the full government bureaucractic apparatus or a section with limited jurisdiction but considerable influence, like the military.

World Military[edit]

Wovoka maintains a Starnavy with a dedicated Starmarine force, a wet Navy with its own marine forces, and a land-based Army. The Army, while adequately equipped, is largely dedicated to disaster relief and emergency response. Wovoka also has a considerable set of special forces teams.

The world-net notes two system fleets:

  • Inner Fleet: made up of five dedicated destroyers with associated system defense craft. Two Sequoyah-class battleships are under construction, along with upward of ten heavy-cruisers and missile boats.
  • Outer Fleet: a flotilla consisting of the newly commissioned Sequoyah battleship, a number of older Destroyer-class battleships and heavy cruisers, and various smaller escort vessels. Details and technical specifications are scarce, but given local information, it is likely that the navy uses Terran missile boat philosophies combined with the spinal mount meson weaponry historically used by Terran forces on their capital ships.

World Law (L)[edit]

Wovoka has a moderate level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. Personal concealable firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Trade Data[edit]

World Economy[edit]

Exports include foodstuffs, cultural items, computers and electronic equipment, and spacecraft components.

World Culture[edit]

World Timeline[edit]

Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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